Essays and Research Papers on Developmental Psychology

5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses environmental versus epigenetic theories, psychoanalytic theory, behaviorist theory, classical conditioning, social learning, cognitive theory, humanism and stages of moral development. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 2 page paper provides an overview of the topic and relates it to the findings in the current literature through the presentation of an annotated bibliography. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 12 page paper provides an overview of this issue. Alfred Ellis considered the value of defining links between the philosophical and the therapeutic through an understanding of what he described as "rational-emotive theory." Ellis recognized the value of applying some substantial philosophical perspectives to an understanding of man's central perceptions in the world, and ...

An 18 page paper discussing Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD), assessment, intervention and changes in views of medication. Discussion about ADHD is followed by a section discussing the role of the speech-language pathologist in treating the language problems that many ADHD children have. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

This 8 page paper begins with an introduction to grief, what it is and what its purposes are. The writer reports two theorists views of the stages/phases in the grief process. The writer comments on when grief counseling is really needed, complex grief. Approaches to counseling are discussed with an emphasis on interpersonal therapy. How ...

A 5 page paper that explains transactional analysis, including ego states, contracts and scripts. The essay points to the skills the Transactional Analyst needs to help others. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses how a cognitive behavioral therapist can influence the cognitive content of counseling sessions, whether or not they intend to do so. An example is provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page research paper that answers specific questions about this 1999 film that relate it to the treatment of mental illness. The majority of the paper discusses a treatment plan for Antisocial Personal Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 16 page paper is an extension of PGdpadl6.rtf. This paper includes an abstract, method section, results and discussion. The writer discusses depression in adolescents beginning with the high prevalence of this condition. Different treatments are explained and discussed, including SSRIs. The focus of the paper is on the effectiveness of medication, cognitive behavior therapy ...

A 6 page paper. The writer offers different types of information including how certain African tribes view intelligence and what is most important. The essay reports studies in two regions that demonstrated giving children certain dietary supplements improved certain cognitive functioning. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page overview of the way children develop knowledge of their world in their novice/expert transition. The author compares the theories of Piaget and Spelke. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper that explains and discusses Maslow's hierarch of needs, including self-actualization and self-transcendence. 1 Illustration, Maslow's pyramid, is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of Rendell and Craik's (2000), in Virtual Week and Actual Week: Age-Related Differences in Prospective Memory, which relates a research study of prospective memory (PM) in young adults and older adults. Bibliography lists 3 sources.`

A 6 page paper which provides and annotated bibliography and book review of David Walsh’s “Why Do They Act That Way?” and V.S. Ramachandran. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper discusses self-concept, what sort of problems poor self-concept engenders, how these problems affect others; and approaches to solving the problems. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page paper that explains Erikson's psychosocial stages of human development and Bandura's social theories of learning. The writer than discusses the factors that need to be considered when teaching physical fitness to elementary school students, middle and high school students and senior citizens. The writer also explains some of the differences between children ...

A 4 page paper which examines what is myth and what is reality concerning middle age human development. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page analysis and review of Edward Myers’ book “When Parents Die: A Guide for Adults.” No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper discusses beliefs about the learning process from both the behaviorist and cognitive viewpoints, and tries to integrate the two schools of thought into one viewpoint. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 pages in length. The concept of dreams and their impact upon one's psychological development has long reflected a particularly interesting component in both Adler and Freud's theories. Linking dreams to virtually every aspect of one's waking life, both men associated sleeping visualizations as indicators in what is occurring during waking hours; however, ...

This 8 page paper uses a hypothetical case study to create a series of norm violation experiments. What do these experiments teach us? Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page review of the physiological processes surrounding motor skills. This paper describes those processes from a neuronal level and emphasizes the importance of such techniques as concentration and visualization in achieving optimum performance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page review of behavioral therapy. This paper briefly summarizes the importance of behavioral therapy and the situations in which it is valuable. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In this 5 page paper, the writer briefly outlines the stages of development according to Piaget and Erikson. The two theories are then discussed, compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines how dying, from something like cancer, is similar to awaiting execution in prison. Bibliography lists 4 sources.